While the Tories and Labour use the Holocaust to play party political games, France has dropped a proposal for French ten year olds to investigate the background and circumstances of Jewish children.
Former minister and Holocaust survivor Simone Veil has been among those opposed.
Critics called the proposal misguided, saying it could stir up resentment among other sectors of society and be traumatic for young children.
Veil herself had assailed the proposal as "unimaginable, unbearable and unjust," saying 10-year-olds should not have to identify with dead children.
Personally I think it was a good idea, although perhaps ten years is a little too young. It should also be brought over here to remind British children how dangerous the world can be.
Democracy and basic human rights shouldn't be taken for granted. Children should realise that any government or group has the power to turn people's lives upside down.
Look at Kaing Guek Eav, currently on trial for the murder of over 16,000 Cambodians at Tuol Sleng prison.
I hope that Nicolas Sarkozy will reconsider this, but doubt he has the courage.
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